SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017
(Amendment)Temporary edge protection systems - Product specification - Test methods
Temporary edge protection systems - Product specification - Test methods
This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for temporary edge protection systems for use during construction or maintenance of buildings and other structures.
This standard applies to edge protection systems for flat and inclined surfaces and specifies the requirements for three classes of temporary edge protection.
For edge protection systems with an arrest function (e.g. falling or sliding down a sloping roof) this standard specifies requirements for energy absorption.
This standard includes edge protection systems, some of which are fixed to the structure and others, which rely on gravity and friction on flat surfaces.
This standard does not provide requirements for edge protection systems intended for:
- protection against impact from vehicles or from other mobile equipment,
- protection from sliding down of bulk loose materials, snow etc,
- protection of areas accessible to the public.
This standard does not apply to side protection on scaffolds according to EN 12811-1 and EN 1004.
NOTE This does not prevent these systems to be used on temporary structures, or enhance the protection provided on scaffolds defined under EN 12811-1 or EN 1004. If this is intended, additional testing will be carried out.
Temporäre Seitenschutzsysteme - Produktfestlegungen - Prüfverfahren
Garde-corps périphériques temporaires - Spécification du produit - Méthodes d'essai
Začasne ograje - Specifikacija proizvoda - Metode preskušanja
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 06-Sep-2017
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 08-Oct-2019
- Due Date
- 13-Oct-2019
- Completion Date
- 08-Oct-2019
Relations
- Consolidated By
SIST EN 13374:2013+A1:2019 - Temporary edge protection systems - Product specification - Test methods - Effective Date
- 11-Dec-2018
- Effective Date
- 10-Aug-2016
Overview
EN 13374:2013/prA1:2017 - issued by CEN - is the European standard for temporary edge protection systems used during construction or maintenance of buildings and other structures. It defines the product specification and required test methods for guardrails and edge protection on flat and inclined surfaces. The amendment prA1:2017 updates test and performance details for three classes of temporary edge protection (Class A, B and C) and adds clarifications on inclination, energy absorption and test procedures.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Applies to temporary edge protection systems for flat and inclined work surfaces; includes both systems fixed to the structure and those relying on gravity/friction.
- System classes: Defines three performance classes (A, B, C) with distinct test regimes and use-cases.
- Inclination limits: For Class A and Class B, the protection shall not deviate from vertical by more than 15° outward or inward.
- Energy absorption: For systems with an arrest function (e.g., preventing a fall or slide on a sloping roof) the standard specifies energy absorption requirements. Amendment prA1 sets Class C to absorb 3 185 J up to 200 mm above the working surface and 500 J at higher parts.
- Dynamic testing: Class B requires both a 500 J and a 1 100 J impact test; Class C requires the 500 J test. Test procedures, records and evaluation rules are defined, including alignment with EN 12811-3 for adjusted strength calculations.
- Included / excluded hazards: The standard is not intended for protection against vehicle impact, sliding bulk materials or snow, or for public-access area protection. It does not apply to scaffolding side protection covered by EN 12811-1 and EN 1004 (though systems may be used on temporary scaffolds with additional testing).
Applications and who uses it
- Construction contractors and site safety managers specifying temporary edge protection for roofs, slabs, balconies and inclined work areas.
- Manufacturers and designers of temporary guardrail systems to demonstrate compliance with European product and test requirements.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies performing impact and dynamic tests.
- Health & safety officers and procurement teams seeking standardized performance criteria for fall-prevention equipment.
Related standards
- EN 12811-1 (temporary works / scaffolds) - referenced for scaffold context
- EN 1004 (mobile access towers) - scaffold exclusion
- EN 12811-3 - cited for adjusted strength evaluation in testing
EN 13374 is the key reference for anyone specifying, manufacturing, testing or installing temporary edge protection in the EU; use keywords such as “EN 13374”, “temporary edge protection”, “edge protection systems”, “test methods” and “construction safety” when searching for compliance and product specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Temporary edge protection systems - Product specification - Test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for temporary edge protection systems for use during construction or maintenance of buildings and other structures. This standard applies to edge protection systems for flat and inclined surfaces and specifies the requirements for three classes of temporary edge protection. For edge protection systems with an arrest function (e.g. falling or sliding down a sloping roof) this standard specifies requirements for energy absorption. This standard includes edge protection systems, some of which are fixed to the structure and others, which rely on gravity and friction on flat surfaces. This standard does not provide requirements for edge protection systems intended for: - protection against impact from vehicles or from other mobile equipment, - protection from sliding down of bulk loose materials, snow etc, - protection of areas accessible to the public. This standard does not apply to side protection on scaffolds according to EN 12811-1 and EN 1004. NOTE This does not prevent these systems to be used on temporary structures, or enhance the protection provided on scaffolds defined under EN 12811-1 or EN 1004. If this is intended, additional testing will be carried out.
This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for temporary edge protection systems for use during construction or maintenance of buildings and other structures. This standard applies to edge protection systems for flat and inclined surfaces and specifies the requirements for three classes of temporary edge protection. For edge protection systems with an arrest function (e.g. falling or sliding down a sloping roof) this standard specifies requirements for energy absorption. This standard includes edge protection systems, some of which are fixed to the structure and others, which rely on gravity and friction on flat surfaces. This standard does not provide requirements for edge protection systems intended for: - protection against impact from vehicles or from other mobile equipment, - protection from sliding down of bulk loose materials, snow etc, - protection of areas accessible to the public. This standard does not apply to side protection on scaffolds according to EN 12811-1 and EN 1004. NOTE This does not prevent these systems to be used on temporary structures, or enhance the protection provided on scaffolds defined under EN 12811-1 or EN 1004. If this is intended, additional testing will be carried out.
SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.99 - Other protective equipment; 91.220 - Construction equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 13374:2013+A1:2019, SIST EN 13374:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2017
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Temporary edge protection systems - Product specification - Test methods
Temporäre Seitenschutzsysteme - Produktfestlegungen - Prüfverfahren
Garde-corps périphériques temporaires - Spécification du produit - Méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13374:2013/prA1
ICS:
13.340.99 Druga varovalna oprema Other protective equipment
91.220 Gradbena oprema Construction equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13374:2013
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
June 2017
ICS 13.340.99; 91.220
English Version
Temporary edge protection systems - Product
specification - Test methods
Garde-corps périphériques temporaires - Spécification Temporäre Seitenschutzsysteme -
du produit - Méthodes d'éssai Produktfestlegungen - Prüfverfahren
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 53.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 13374:2013. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to 5.2.1, Edge protection system class A . 4
2 Modification to 5.2.2, Edge protection system class B .
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Die Norm SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017 bietet umfassende Anforderungen und Prüfmethoden für temporäre Absturzsicherungen, die während des Baus oder der Wartung von Gebäuden und anderen Strukturen verwendet werden. Der Geltungsbereich dieser Norm ist klar umrissen und berücksichtigt sowohl flache als auch geneigte Oberflächen. Ein wesentlicher Vorteil dieser Norm liegt in der Definition von drei Klassen temporärer Absturzsicherungen, wodurch eine flexible Anwendung in verschiedenen baulichen Kontexten gewährleistet wird. Besonders bemerkenswert ist die Berücksichtigung von Absturzsicherungssystemen mit einer Arrestfunktion, bei denen Anforderungen an die Energieabsorption festgelegt sind. Dies ist entscheidend, um die Sicherheit auf schrägen Dächern zu erhöhen und das Risiko von Stürzen zu minimieren. Zusätzlich umfasst die Norm sowohl Systeme, die fest mit der Struktur verbunden sind, als auch solche, die auf Schwerkraft und Reibung auf flachen Oberflächen angewiesen sind. Diese Unterscheidung ermöglicht eine differenzierte Betrachtung der verschiedenen Einsatzmöglichkeiten und fördert die Sicherheit bei der Anwendung dieser Systeme. Es ist wichtig zu beachten, dass die Norm nicht für Absturzsicherungen gilt, die zum Schutz vor Fahrzeugkollisionen oder dem Abrutschen von losen Materialien oder Schnee dienen. Ebenso werden Bereiche, die für die Öffentlichkeit zugänglich sind, nicht abgedeckt. Dies stellt sicher, dass die Norm spezifisch bleibt und sich auf die relevanten Aspekte temporärer Absturzsicherung konzentriert. Während die Norm nicht für Seitenabsicherungen auf Gerüsten, die nach EN 12811-1 und EN 1004 gestaltet sind, anwendbar ist, lässt sie die Verwendung dieser Systeme an temporären Strukturen oder zur Verbesserung des Schutzes an Gerüsten zu, wenn zusätzliche Tests durchgeführt werden. Diese Flexibilität unterstreicht die Relevanz der Norm für verschiedene Bauelemente und -situationen. Insgesamt bietet die SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017 durch ihre klaren Anforderungen, differenzierten Klassifikationen und spezifischen Anwendungsmöglichkeiten eine wertvolle Grundlage für die Sicherheit im Bauwesen, insbesondere im Bereich der temporären Absturzsicherungen.
SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017は、一時的なエッジ保護システムに関する欧州標準であり、建物やその他の構造物の建設または保守作業中に使用するための製品仕様および試験方法を明確に定めています。この標準は、平坦な面や傾斜のある表面用のエッジ保護システムに適用され、三つのクラスに分かれた一時的なエッジ保護の要件を規定しています。 この標準の強みは、特にエッジ保護システムのエネルギー吸収に関する要件が明記されており、落下や滑落の可能性がある傾斜屋根上での使用に適した安全性を提供する点です。また、一部は構造に固定され、他は重力や摩擦を利用して平坦な面に依存する設計がなされているため、さまざまな建設現場における柔軟な適用性があります。 さらに、SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017は、車両や移動機器からの衝撃、バルク物質の滑落、公共にアクセス可能なエリアの保護に関する要件を含まない点も明確に示しています。このため、特定の用途に特化したエッジ保護システムを使用する際には、適切な標準の理解と適用が求められます。 この標準は、EN 12811-1およびEN 1004に基づく足場の側面保護には適用されないものの、仮設構造物での使用や、これらの足場における保護の向上に活用される可能性を否定しません。必要に応じて追加の試験が行われることで、より価値のある保護が提供されます。 したがって、SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017は、一時的なエッジ保護システムの要件と試験方法の具体的なガイドラインを提供することで、建設業界において重要な役割を果たしており、安全性と効率性の向上に寄与しています。
SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017 기준서는 건물 및 기타 구조물의 건설 또는 유지보수 중 사용되는 임시 난간 시스템의 요구 사항 및 시험 방법을 명확히 규정하고 있습니다. 이 기준의 범위는 평평한 표면과 경사진 표면 모두에서 사용되는 난간 시스템에 적용되며, 세 가지 등급의 임시 난간에 대한 요구 사항을 제시합니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점은 임시 난간 시스템의 에너지 흡수에 관한 요구 사항을 포함하고 있다는 점입니다. 이는 경사진 지붕에서의 추락이나 미끄러짐을 방지하기 위한 필수적인 안전 조치를 의미합니다. 또한 이 기준서는 구조물에 고정된 일부 난간 시스템과 중력 및 마찰에 의존하는 평평한 표면의 난간 시스템을 모두 포함하여, 다양한 건설 환경에서의 안전성을 보장합니다. SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017 기준서는 특정한 제한 사항도 갖고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 차량이나 이동 장비로부터의 충돌 방지, 이물질이나 눈으로 인한 미끄러짐 방지, 대중이 접근할 수 있는 지역의 보호를 위한 요구 사항은 포함되지 않습니다. 또한 EN 12811-1 및 EN 1004에 따른 비계의 측면 보호에는 적용되지 않지만, 이러한 시스템이 임시 구조물에 사용되거나 비계의 보호를 강화하는 데는 활용될 수 있습니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017 표준은 임시 난간 시스템에 대한 명확하고 포괄적인 요구 사항을 제공함으로써, 다양한 건설 환경에서의 안전성을 크게 향상시킵니다. 이를 통해 건설 및 유지보수 작업에 있어 더욱 안전한 작업 환경을 조성할 수 있습니다.
The SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017 standard provides a comprehensive framework for the evaluation and implementation of temporary edge protection systems, focusing on their product specifications and associated test methods. Its scope is clearly defined, covering the requirements for systems employed during construction or maintenance activities on buildings and other structures, effectively addressing both flat and inclined surfaces. One of the notable strengths of this standard is its classification of edge protection systems into three distinct classes, facilitating the selection and application based on specific project needs. The inclusion of energy absorption requirements for systems designed to prevent falls from sloped roofs enhances safety measures, making it particularly relevant for construction environments where risk management is critical. Moreover, the standard clearly delineates boundaries by stating its exclusions, such as protections against vehicular impacts or slide hazards from loose materials and snow. This clarity helps users of the standard understand its precise applicability, thus minimizing potential misuse or misinterpretation in various construction scenarios. Additionally, by allowing for systems that are either fixed or rely on gravity and friction, the standard acknowledges the diverse operational environments of edge protection systems, which can vary significantly from one project to another. This flexibility is advantageous as practitioners can select systems that best fit the conditions they face. Since the standard encompasses temporary structures and indicates the potential for enhanced protections on scaffolds, it suggests an integrated approach to safety without neglecting established guidelines. Overall, SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017 establishes a necessary benchmark for ensuring the efficacy and reliability of temporary edge protection systems, making it an indispensable reference for industry professionals committed to upholding safety standards in construction and maintenance operations.
La norme SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017 est un document fondamental qui établit des spécifications claires et des méthodes d'essai pour les systèmes temporaires de protection des bords, utilisés principalement dans le cadre de la construction ou de l'entretien de bâtiments et d'autres structures. Le champ d'application de cette norme est bien défini, se concentrant sur les systèmes de protection des bords pour surfaces planes et inclinées. Une des forces majeures de cette norme est sa capacité à classer les systèmes de protection des bords en trois catégories, permettant ainsi de répondre à divers besoins en matière de sécurité. Ce classement facilite la compréhension des exigences spécifiques en fonction des scénarios d'utilisation, ce qui est crucial pour garantir la sécurité des travailleurs sur les chantiers. En outre, pour les systèmes dotés d'une fonction d'arrêt, tels que ceux destinés à prévenir les chutes sur des toits en pente, la norme spécifie des exigences détaillées concernant l'absorption d'énergie, ce qui renforce la sécurité des utilisateurs. La norme traite également des systèmes de protection à la fois fixes et ceux qui s'appuient sur la gravité et la friction, offrant une flexibilité dans l'application selon les configurations de chantier. Il est également pertinent de noter que cette norme ne couvre pas certains aspects comme la protection contre les impacts de véhicules ou la glissade de matériaux en vrac, ce qui fait l'objet d'exigences spécifiques dans d'autres normes. Cela permet de concentrer les efforts sur les besoins prioritaires en matière de sécurité des bords temporaires. En résumé, la norme SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017 se montre indispensable pour assurer une protection adéquate, en précisant les exigences et tests nécessaires pour divers systèmes. Son approche systématique favorise une mise en œuvre rigoureuse de mesures de sécurité, tout en laissant place à l'innovation dans la conception de systèmes temporaires de protection des bords.
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